Land Archive
Watch Submarine Explore Buried Antarctic Lake
March 01, 2013
A micro-sub helped researchers retrieve the first life from glacial Lake Whillans.
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Big Meteorite Discovered in Antarctica
February 28, 2013
Scientists on skidoos search for space rocks.
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The Iditarod in Photos: Racing Alaska's Wilderness
February 28, 2013
Take a journey through the 'Last Great Race.'
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Astronaut Snaps Photo of Mount Etna Erupting
February 28, 2013
The latest eruption at Italy's Mount Etna seen from space.
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The Arctic in a Pool: Simulator Grows Sea Ice
February 27, 2013
Allows researchers to see how pollutants and climate change influence Arctic Ocean.
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Entire Maldives Nation Becoming Biosphere Reserve
February 27, 2013
The entire Maldives, a nation of low-lying islands, pledges to become a sustainable reserve.
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Huge Canyon Discovered Beneath Red Sea
February 27, 2013
Canyon measures 800 feet deep.
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Underwater Eruption Shows How Volcanic Islands Grow
February 26, 2013
Scientists watch the birth of a volcano near Spain's Canary Islands.
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Lake-Effect Snow May Need Mountain Effects, Too
February 26, 2013
Mountains can enhance, dampen and trigger this phenomenon.
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'Sunglint' Silhouettes Northeast Coast in Astronaut Photo
February 25, 2013
Sunlight reflects off mirrorlike water off the coast of the United States in this photo.
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Frostbite Forces Adventurer to Quit Antarctic Trek
February 25, 2013
Sir Ranulph Fiennes was attempting to be the first to cross South Pole on skis during winter.
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Ancient 'Micro-Continent' Found Under Indian Ocean
February 25, 2013
Mantle plume likely tore pieces of ancient continent off.
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Earthquake Shake Test Clobbers NYC Brownstone
February 25, 2013
West Coast-style wins in an earthquake simulation that pits New York's unreinforced brick against California's seismic retrofitting.
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Sun Rises on Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
February 25, 2013
This green desert is home to amazing cacti and endangered bats.
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New Source Found For Cold, Deep Antarctic Currents
February 24, 2013
Seals help scientists find a new source for cold, deep ocean water.
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Best Earth Images of the Week — Feb. 22, 2013
February 23, 2013
This week deep sea exploration reveal amazing finds, Arizona gets an unexpected chill and the sounds of the Russian meteor amaze the world. Don't miss these spectacular images from around the Earth.
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The Dirt on Dirt: It's Mostly from Plains
February 22, 2013
Scientists are surprised to find lowlands may trap more carbon than steep slopes.
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Video from James Cameron Deep-Sea Dive Reveals New Species
February 22, 2013
Researchers may have discovered a new species of sea cucumber.
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Hunting Fertilizer to Find Hints of Early Life
February 22, 2013
Phosphorous deposits could yield clues to how life evolved.
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Images: Mining for Signs of Early Life
February 22, 2013
Digging through phosphorous deposits to study the origins of life.
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Earthquake Deaths to Reach 3.5 Million by 2100
February 21, 2013
Scientists expect more killer earthquakes as population increases in areas with poor construction standards.
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Creosote Bushes: The Scent of the Desert
February 21, 2013
The smell of deserts in the rain.
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Death Valley Named Largest Dark Sky Park
February 20, 2013
Home of the hottest temperature on Earth also gets 'Gold Tier' rating for spectacular night skies.
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Gravity Makes Volcanoes Sag, Influencing Eruptions
February 19, 2013
Gravity deforms volcanoes in different ways depending on their structure and makeup.
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Mount Etna's Dramatic New Eruption: Video
February 19, 2013
Italy's Mount Etna lights up the night sky in its first big eruption of the year.
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